Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Grant and Luna Counties Through 4:00 PM MDT

Deming, New Mexico — The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Grant County and northwestern Luna County, in effect until 4:00 PM MDT.

What is happening:

At 3:20 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm sat about 5 miles west of Butterfield Trail Estates, moving northeast at 35 mph. Radar shows the storm packing wind gusts to 60 mph and quarter-size hail. Communities in the storm's path include Faywood, San Lorenzo, Sherman, San Juan, Mimbres, Butterfield Trail Estates, Noonday Canyon, Gallinas Canyon, and City of Rocks State Park.

Local impacts:

Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Winds this strong can damage roofs, siding, and trees.

What to do:

- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

- Stay away from windows.

- Bring pets indoors and secure anything loose outside if it is safe to do so before the storm hits.

*Source: National Weather Service, El Paso, October 23, 2026.*